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November  18 | For many pregnant women, early doctor’s visits can be informative and even life-changing. 

November  17 | It’s no secret that your morning essentials have gotten pricier. 

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November 16 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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November 15 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

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November  14 | A new study published in JAMA Oncology is linking ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of precancerous colon polyps in women under 50. 

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November  13 | The longest shutdown in US history ended last night after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government. 

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November 12 | CNN reports that a top Naval officer and Purple Heart recipient was set to take a career-defining post overseeing Navy SEALs — until the Pentagon abruptly rescinded the offer two weeks before her induction, without much explanation. 

November  11 | Menopause is sometimes called “the change” — but the biggest change of all may be the Food and Drug Administration’s shift in how it’s treated.

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November  10 | The longest government shutdown in history could soon come to an end.

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November 9 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

Weekend: Avoid the “Triangle of Death” 😬

November 8 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

Weekend: The Ultimate Pantry Recipe 🫘

November  7 | Flying soon? You might finally understand why your kid kept kicking the seat, yelling “Are we there yet?” 

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November  6 | The Supreme Court took up its biggest economics case in years yesterday: President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. 

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November  5 | If the road to redemption from the 2024 presidential election began last night, then Democrats are celebrating big.

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November  4 | There is nothing wrong with needing a little help falling asleep — whether that’s counting sheep or mixing up a “sleepy girl” mocktail. 

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November 3 | If you’re flying during the government shutdown (now in its 33rd day), pack extra snacks and patience. 

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November 2 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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November 1 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

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Ovtober 31 | Hear that? It’s economists everywhere breathing a sigh of relief (for now).Where's thar: Hear that? It’s economists everywhere breathing a sigh of relief (for now).

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October 30 | Another month, another cut. 

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October 29 | A rift over radiation is growing inside the Trump administration. 

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October 28 | The government shutdown is entering a make-or-break week — and the pressure is mounting on multiple fronts...

October 2y | For all the cinematic flair, the Louvre heist didn’t quite have the Ocean’s Eleven finale many hoped for. 

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October 26 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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October 25 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

Weekend: Do You Do This at Concerts? 🙄

October 24 | Just days into the NBA season, and the biggest story is happening off the court. 

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October 23 | America already has the world’s most expensive health care system — and it’s about to get pricier.

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October 23 | Forget Washington — the latest battle over science is unfolding in statehouses.

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October 21 | Not even the Sunday Scaries saw this meltdown coming.

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October 20 | It took just seven minutes for a group of thieves to pull off one of the most audacious museum heists in recent European history — inside the Louvre, no less.

October 19 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

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